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Barley vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Barley and Noodles?

  • Barley is richer in Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Noodles is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Noodles's daily need coverage for Selenium is 28% higher.
  • Barley has 3 times more Fiber than Noodles. Barley has 3.8g of Fiber, while Noodles has 1.2g.

We used Barley, pearled, cooked and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Barley
5
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Contains more Potassium +144.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.7%
Contains more Manganese +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +177.9%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.098
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Potassium +144.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.7%
Contains more Manganese +21.6%
Contains more Selenium +177.9%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.098

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Barley
2
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.8%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.077
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.8%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.077

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
2
:
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Protein +100.9%
Contains more Fats +370.5%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Equal in Water - 67.73
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Carbs +12.2%
Contains more Protein +100.9%
Contains more Fats +370.5%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Equal in Water - 67.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +919.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.9%
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +919.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +157.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Barley Noodles
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 24.42g 23.96g Barley
Protein 2.26g 4.54g Noodles
Fats 0.44g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 28.22g 25.16g Barley
Calories 123kcal 138kcal Noodles
Sugar 0.28g 0.4g Barley
Fiber 3.8g 1.2g Barley
Calcium 11mg 12mg Noodles
Iron 1.33mg 1.47mg Noodles
Magnesium 22mg 21mg Barley
Phosphorus 54mg 76mg Noodles
Potassium 93mg 38mg Barley
Sodium 3mg 5mg Barley
Zinc 0.82mg 0.65mg Barley
Copper 0.105mg 0.098mg Barley
Manganese 0.259mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 8.6µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 7IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.083mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.062mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 2.077mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.046mg Barley
Folate 16µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0.8µg 0µg Barley
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.077mg 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.083mg 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.154mg 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.084mg 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.043mg 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.127mg 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.111mg 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.051mg 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Barley
Trans Fat 0.029g Barley
Saturated Fat 0.093g 0.419g Barley
Monounsaturated Fat 0.057g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.214g 0.552g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Noodles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Barley
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Barley
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.326g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/nutrients
  2. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.